David Vandervelde - the Moonstation House Band
year 2007 review: Chicago native David Vandervelde obviously likes doing things his way -- why else would he play almost every single instrument heard on his full-length debut, 2007's The Moonstation House Band? While whirring electronics play a significant role in the proceedings, Vandervelde's Marc Bolan-esque vocals add an interesting spin on the whole one-man-band angle. A modern day T. Rex would be a fitting description overall, especially on the album-opening rocker, "Nothin' No," as well as the spacey ballad, "Feet of a Liar" (which sounds straight off of Tanx). Elsewhere, "Jacket" shows that Vandervelde has a pop sweet tooth, while he puts on his boogie woogie shoes for "Wisdom from a Tree." Marc Bolan reincarnated? It comes pretty darn close on The Moonstation House Band.
Iggy pop - New Values
year 79 review: This is still a great power pop album; almost every song is a gem. It's a lot more restrained than his Stooges work and even Lust for Life, so don't expect another Funhouse. Still, from the awesome title track to the slower Don't Look Down this is a very listenable and enjoyable album. Certainly better than anything that came after!